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Glyphosate (Roundup®) will work but may take 2-3 applications a few weeks apart. Non-selective herbicides will also kill any plant they contact, including grass, so protect surrounding areas with a shield of cardboard or use a brush to apply only to the violets. How do you kill flowers without killing grass? Try herbicides with the […]
In warm zones, start strawflower seeds outdoors directly in the soil when soil temperatures reach 65-70°F (18-21°C). Sprinkle seeds lightly on the soil surface. Press into soil gently. The seeds need light to germinate, do not bury deeply. Space seeds about 12 inches (30cm) apart. Seeds sprout in 1-3 weeks. Are straw flowers easy to […]
Thank You Notes For Funeral Flowers “Our whole family thanks you for the special funeral flower arrangement that you sent. “Your flowers brought light into a very difficult time. “Thank you for the gorgeous arrangement. “Thank you for sending such a beautiful arrangement. • Do you send thank you notes for funeral flowers? You don’t […]
How to keep plants alive in this blistering summer heat Water deep. But don’t overwater. No water in the sun. Set up some shade. Don’t remove damaged foliage. Stop all pruning until fall. Forget the fertilizer. Tomatoes etc. • How do you protect plants from extreme heat? How to Protect Your Garden during a Heat […]
Kalanchoe needs plenty of light to bloom. Place potted plant close to a sunny window. Keep plant warm; temperatures between 13-29 degrees C (55-80 degrees F) would be ideal. Plant in well-drained, well-aerated soil, such as 50% peat moss and 40% perlite. How do you keep kalanchoe blooming? Tricking a Kalanchoe into Blooming Keep the […]